Understanding The Legal Process

  • Why You Should Hire a Divorce Attorney

    17 September 2019

    The divorce process can be painful to deal with emotionally, and it has many legal complexities, too. If you're wondering whether it's worth it to hire a divorce attorney, consider these four reasons why it is a good choice to retain counsel before you agree to anything or have to go to court. Provide Insulation One of the best reasons to seek the services of a lawyer is to provide a degree of insulation between you and your ex.

  • The Case Value Contingency Fee Connection

    29 May 2019

    If you are certain that the insurance company is giving you the run-around after a car accident, you may need to speak to a personal injury attorney. When another driver is at fault for the wreck, you are owed money damages. Some auto insurance agencies loathe to pay most victims what they need and deserve unless you have an attorney on your side. Getting legal help with your case might be easier than you expect.

  • Don't Let Your Baby Boomer Divorce Turn To A Bust

    24 March 2019

    As you age, more and more attention should be paid to financial issues. Less time to correct errors and to ascend the career ladder means that your attention should be on your bottom line at all times. After all, who wants to be a burden to someone else? If you are entering your later years and proudly refer to yourself as a "baby boomer", your retirement age is fast approaching. If you are also about to be divorced, there are several important financial issues that require your attention, so read on to learn more.

  • 3 Reasons You Might Want Help From A Disability Law Attorney

    16 January 2019

    If you have recently become disabled, you may have the right to financial compensation either from the party that injured you or through direct aid from the government. Filing for disability with the government in particular can be a complicated process and it's easy to feel overwhelmed if you've never dealt with anything like this before. Here are three reasons why you might want a disability attorney on your side throughout this process.

  • The Difference Between Being A Witness, A Subject, And A Target Of A Federal Investigation

    10 October 2018

    There's a lot of news these days about federal investigations, and the people caught up in their wake are variously described as targets, subjects, and witnesses.  What's the difference? Each of those terms has a unique meaning. If you're ever involved in a federal investigation surrounding a crime, it's important to understand what those terms mean in order to better understand the position that you are in. Here's what you should know.

  • Take These Precautions At Crosswalks To Avoid A Reckless Driving Charge

    3 October 2018

    Many people picture reckless driving as something that occurs at a high rate of speed, but it's possible to pick up this traffic charge if you're only traveling a couple of miles per hour. One potential way to earn a reckless driving ticket is by being unsafe at crosswalks. This is one area in which vehicles and pedestrians mingle, which means that unsafe driving can dramatically increase the risk of a serious injury or even a death to a pedestrian.

  • You've Fled The Scene After An Accident — Here's How To Proceed

    29 August 2018

    If you're ever in a car accident, you should know to pull over to the side of the road, if possible, and wait for the police to arrive. However, in your panicked state, you might alternatively act in a manner that you could soon regret. Fleeing the scene after a car accident can be tempting, but it's almost certainly going to lead to further legal issues for you. Instead of potential traffic charges from the accident, you could end up with a hit and run charge and a multitude of other associated charges.